Jan-Krzysztof Duda shared his opinion on the FIDE World Championship 2026 for the second time. Duda says that he is rooting for Gukesh Dommaraju, and notes that they have been playing chess together for a while. Duda spoke about it in an interview with UzChess.

Jan-Krzysztof Duda

Jan-Krzysztof Duda

Poland's No. 1

“[Question: What’s your prediction about Gukesh vs. Sindarov?]

I’ve been playing with Gukesh for quite some time. So, of course, I’m kind of rooting for him.

But it will be very interesting match, for sure, and we’ll see!”

Jan-Krzysztof Duda shared his opinion on the match in August. Duda considered Javokhir Sindarov the favorite and noted that Gukesh Dommaraju should play more cautiously. Jan-Krzysztof has been part of Gukesh’s support team since 2024. He initially served as a sparring partner.

The FIDE World Championship 2026 is the crowning match to determine the World Champion. Match features defending Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov, the winner of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. The match will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from November 22 to December 12.

Credit: Rafal Oleksiewicz / FIDE